How To Fix BRAIN228 - MultiProvider &1 contains two instances of InfoCube &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: MultiProvider &1 contains two instances of InfoCube &2

What causes this issue?

InfoProvider &V2&is contained in MultiProvider &V1&both as an
independent object and as part of HybridProvider or LPOA &V3&.

System Response

The MultiProvider cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the MultiProvider. &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN228 - MultiProvider &1 contains two instances of InfoCube &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN228 indicates that there is a conflict in a MultiProvider where it contains two instances of the same InfoCube. This situation typically arises when a MultiProvider is designed to aggregate data from multiple InfoProviders, but it inadvertently includes the same InfoCube more than once.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoCube: The MultiProvider has been configured to include the same InfoCube multiple times, either directly or through different InfoProviders that reference the same InfoCube.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the MultiProvider may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the inclusion of the same InfoCube multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If the MultiProvider was transported from one system to another, it might have led to duplication if the InfoCubes were not properly managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MultiProvider Configuration:
  
  Go to the MultiProvider in the SAP BW system.
  Review the list of InfoProviders included in the MultiProvider.
  Identify and remove any duplicate instances of the same InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Adjust InfoProviders:
  
  If the MultiProvider includes InfoProviders that themselves include the same InfoCube, consider restructuring the InfoProviders to avoid this duplication.
  
  
  
  Recreate MultiProvider:
  
  If the issue persists and is complex, consider recreating the MultiProvider from scratch, ensuring that you only include each InfoCube once.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose due to transport, ensure that the transport requests are correctly configured and that the InfoCubes are not duplicated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MultiProvider: A MultiProvider in SAP BW allows you to combine data from multiple InfoProviders (like InfoCubes and DataStore Objects) into a single view for reporting purposes.
  InfoCube: An InfoCube is a data storage object in SAP BW that contains data in a multidimensional format, optimized for reporting and analysis.
  SAP BW Administration: Familiarity with the SAP BW administration tools (like RSA1) is essential for managing InfoProviders and MultiProviders effectively.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and audit your MultiProviders to ensure there are no duplicates.
  Document the structure and relationships of your InfoProviders to avoid confusion during configuration.
  Use naming conventions and clear documentation to help identify InfoProviders and their relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN228 error and ensure that your MultiProvider is correctly configured without duplicate InfoCubes.